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LDA Dr. Lynn Philippe President, Louisiana State Board of Dentistry louisiana state board of dentistry INCREDIBLE!!! Who would have thought that 2009, a legislative fiscal year, in which only five bills may be introduced per legislator would have included a much heated and contested debate over our glorious profession. YES! In case you have been on mental hiatus or on foreign soil over the last four months, it was virtually impossible to be unaware of the very convoluted discussion and evolution of House Bill 687 by Representatives Pearson and Tucker, now Act No. 429, signed by the Governor. In short, this bill, which began as an attempt to prohibit dentistry in a schoolbased setting has, through the input and review of many pairs of eyes and lips of its proper legislative channels, grown into a monumental task for the LSBD per legislative mandate. Briefly stated, Act no. 429 directs the LSBD “To enact R.S. 37:796 and 796.1, relative to the practice of dentistry; to authorize the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to adopt rules to provide for the issuance of a permit to dentists who wish to provide dental services at locations other than the dental office; to provide for the adoption of rules to establish criteria and standards for providing dental services at locations other than the dental office; to require that dentists providing dental services at locations other than the dental office shall be licensed to practice dentistry in Louisiana; and to provide for related matters.” Well, in order to avoid serving “hasty pudding,” the LSBD began to address this issue early this year before the Legislative Session commenced. We have heard voluminous testimony, both in favor and opposition, regarding the above topic. Valuable input has come from the public, educators, elementary school principals, federal and state employees, private and institutional practitioners and even attorneys at law. Much discussion has occurred at our regularly Louisiana Politics… Hasty Pudding or Crème Brulee scheduled LSBD meetings and two special meetings of the Rules Committee. Almost all of the proposed questions and answers have centered around a portion of our population (the uninsured/ underinsured children primarily in public schools) and the possible lack of access to care and the proper delivery of said care. Discussion ranged from “in-school delivery” to the “dental-home concept” as proposed by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and even the possibility of an “adopt a school” practice. But one reassuring common thread that has recurred through this “amazing technicolor dreamcoat” has been to “ensure that however and wherever the treatment occurs, it should be performed in a safe, secure and hygienic manner consistent with the ethics and principles of organized dentistry.” Because this is such an important issue to all, I can assure you that the Rules Committee, the executive director, staff and the rest of the LSBD will, with utmost diligence and oversight, serve “crème brulee” and fulfill our mission to protect the public and ensure that the delivery of dental care is performed under proper regulations and oversight as required in the Louisiana Dental Practice Act. Last Chance Seminar Friday, November 13, 2009 Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, LA 16 LDA Journal
LADPAC CHIPPING IN FOR DENTISTRY 7th Annual Golf Tournament Registration Form Friday, October 23, 2009 Pelican Point Golf Club, Gonzales, La. ENTRY FEE: $150 (includes lunch & reception) AGENDA 10:30 a.m. Registration & Lunch Begins (Mulligans Available for Purchase) 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start* Tournament ends 19th Hole Reception and Tournament Awards and Prizes * Full details will be mailed to all registered golfers. Thanks to our sponsors: Robert Ellis & Associates, 3M ESPE, The Olivier Group, Campus Federal Credit Union, and Roedel Parsons. (9/2/2009) Registration : Sign up individually or as a team. Individuals will be put together to form teams. Name _______________________________________________ Telephone Number ______________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________ Fax _____________________________________________________ Golf handicap ________________________________________ If you have already arranged to play with another player or players, please provide their names (and golf handicaps). Also include any of the other players on your team or any other players you would like in your foursome: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Number of players ($150 each) = $ Pre-pay for mulligans (limit 2 = $10) = $ *Add late fee of $20 per person after Oct. 19 = $ Credit card convenience fee ($15) = $ Total amount of fees due to the LDA = $ Payment Information Check enclosed (check box) Payable to LADPAC Visa/MasterCard Expiration Date ___________________ Card Number ___________________________________ Three-Digit Code, Back of Card ____________________ Signature ______________________________________ Register online at www.ladental.org or send completed form to: LADPAC Golf Tournament P.O. Box 261173, Baton Rouge, LA 70826-1173 Phone: (225) 926-1986 or 800-388-6642 Fax: (225) 926-1886 or 800-343-3842 info@ladental.org or www.ladental.org Beginning August 1, 2009, there will be a $15 convenience fee for each credit card transaction.
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